Graceface's Mantis family

[hysteresis]

Congratulations on Hazel's molt!

 

[Graceface]

Here she is, ladies and gentlemen... Hazel (cat in the background because... cat ) 

 

[Graceface]

Here is a lil L2 baby munching on a Hydeii. They grow up so fast! 

 

[hysteresis]

Oh boy. I've got it bad! 

I'm almost shaking looking at your ghosts. And the baby orchids! 

 

[Graceface]

Oh boy. I've got it bad! 

I'm almost shaking looking at your ghosts. And the baby orchids! 

I absolutely LOVE Ghosts! They are super cool and fun. Hazel is so beautiful, and Bellatrix too. I can't wait for my males to molt to adult. I have 3 male subs who molted recently and one male presub who is about to molt. So... It'll be a while until I get to see a male adult Ghost but I am excited 

Orchids are fabulous little creatures as well. Such lookers, and the females are charmers. Their daddy must've been a thief, because they steal my heart every time

 

[MantisGirl13]

Looks like a little candy mantis!  

LOL  

- MantisGirl13

 

[MantisGirl13]

Here she is, ladies and gentlemen... Hazel (cat in the background because... cat ) 

She is beautiful! Good job!

- MantisGirl13

 

[hysteresis]

Their daddy must've been a thief, because they steal my heart every time

That's gold! Hahaha!

 

[Graceface]

That's gold! Hahaha!

I love cheesy pick up lines lol

 

[hysteresis]

 

[Graceface]

She is beautiful! Good job!

- MantisGirl13

Thanks so much! I learned a lot from you about Ghosts

 

[Mantis Lady]

I hope your cat won't eat Hazel She is beautiful

 

[Graceface]

I hope your cat won't eat Hazel She is beautiful

Thanks! I don't typically let my cats anywhere near my mantids, just for safety. I usually lock them out of the room. They loooove to attack bugs, so I don't take chances. My husband let the cat in the room and he (the cat) was being very good so I let him stay. He seemed fascinated by Hazel, but kept his distance. I made sure he was at least a meter away

 

[Graceface]

Super frustrated and upset to say Zarana is injured from the one and only cricket I fed her. I have a thread about it in health issues, but I'm just so upset about it idk what else to do. 

Also, Flynn, an adult male orchid, seems to be dying of old age. One of his tarsi isn't working, and he was hanging loosely from his lid when i checked on him. I gave him honey water, but he is unresponsive to stimuli, and it's not looking good for him. 

Bad day over here  

 

[Mantis Lady]

Awww, poor Flynn and Zarana

Also, Flynn, an adult male orchid, seems to be dying of old age

Too bad mantids don't live for years. I wish they have longer lifespans.

Super frustrated and upset to say Zarana is injured from the one and only cricket I fed her.

Ugh, crickets can be nasty. I will read the topic there.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Thanks so much! I learned a lot from you about Ghosts

 Thanks!

- MantisGirl13

 

[minomantis]

I loved reading through all of this and seeing the progression of your Mantids! I might have to do the same! So cool! So glad that I have the pleasure of taking care of Iris! Can't wait!

 

[Graceface]

I loved reading through all of this and seeing the progression of your Mantids! I might have to do the same! So cool! So glad that I have the pleasure of taking care of Iris! Can't wait!

Awww, thanks! I'm happy to send her to someone who will give her the same love and appreciation she gets with me She's my friend and I'll be sad to see her go! Send me updates

 

[Mantis Lady]

I loved reading through all of this and seeing the progression of your Mantids! I might have to do the same! So cool! So glad that I have the pleasure of taking care of Iris! Can't wait!

Make her a topic and posts pics and updates

 

[Graceface]

No new adults yet, but here is a shot of Dash, a subadult Ghost